About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE As a Unit Nurse Manager (General) at a Barchester care home, you'll use your compassion and initiative to make sure our residents get the quality care they deserve. We'll look to you to plan, manage and monitor the delivery of nursing that meets all of our residents' needs. This means you'll implement person-centred care plans that make a real difference to our residents' day-to-day lives. As part of your wide range of responsibilities, you can expect to plan rotas, recruit, train and mentor staff and build relationships with local regulators and social services. In the role of Unit Nurse Manager (General), you'll have the freedom and autonomy to take your unit from strength to strength, with plenty of opportunities for professional development along the way. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Unit Nurse Manager (General), you'll need to be a Registered Nurse (RGN) with a current NMC registration. Experience in producing well-developed care plans and detailed risk assessments is important, as is an up-to-date knowledge of recent clinical practice
Main duties of the job ABOUT THE ROLE As a Unit Nurse Manager (General) at a Barchester care home, you'll use your compassion and initiative to make sure our residents receive the quality care they deserve. You'll be responsible for planning, managing, and monitoring the delivery of nursing care that aligns with each resident's needs. This involves implementing person-centred care plans that significantly impact our residents' daily lives. You'll also plan rotas, recruit, train, and mentor staff, and build relationships with local regulators as well as social services. The role offers freedom and autonomy to strengthen your unit, with ample professional development opportunities available. ABOUT YOU To become a Unit Nurse Manager (General), you must be a Registered Nurse (RGN) with a current NMC registration. Key skills include developing care plans, conducting risk assessments, and having current knowledge of clinical practices and regulatory frameworks such as DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines. You should be a natural leader who mentors clinically, supporting newly qualified nurses throughout their preceptorship.
About us Barchester Healthcare operates numerous care homes and healthcare facilities across the United Kingdom, focusing on delivering exemplary care to its residents. They aim to offer individualized care plans tailored to meet the specific needs of every resident, ensuring high-quality and person-centered care. The company prioritizes the well-being and professional growth of its staff, providing various training and development opportunities. Barchester Healthcare values creating a supportive and nurturing environment for both residents and employees, fostering a culture of excellence. With a commitment to continuous improvement, they endeavor to uphold high standards of quality care.
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ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Unit Nurse Manager (General) at a Barchester care home, you'll use your compassion and initiative to make sure our residents get the quality care they deserve. We'll look to you to plan, manage and monitor the delivery of nursing that meets all of our residents' needs. This means you'll implement person-centred care plans that make a real difference to our residents' day-to-day lives. As part of your wide range of responsibilities, you can expect to plan rotas, recruit, train and mentor staff and build relationships with local regulators and social services. In the role of Unit Nurse Manager (General), you'll have the freedom and autonomy to take your unit from strength to strength, with plenty of opportunities for professional development along the way.
ABOUT YOU To join us as a Unit Nurse Manager (General), you'll need to be a Registered Nurse (RGN) with a current NMC registration. Experience in producing well-developed care plans and detailed risk assessments is important, as is an up-to-date knowledge of recent clinical practices and regulatory frameworks, including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines. You'll be a natural leader who has acted as a clinical mentor, including supporting newly qualified nurses through their preceptorship. Dedicated, ambitious and resilient, you'll have a strong track record of delivering improvements to achieve quality care.
REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive salary plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: NMC registration paid every year Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Nurse Mentor' and Refer a Friend' bonus schemes Offer to pay Health & Care Worker Visa immigration fees (for eligible nurses)And so much more!
If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (RGN) with a current NMC registration. Experience in producing well-developed care plans and detailed risk assessments. Up-to-date knowledge of recent clinical practices and regulatory frameworks such as DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare
Address Barchester Healthcare
Mollington
CH1 6NP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)